Description
Mexican white cheese dip brings rich, tangy flavors from queso blanco traditions. Creamy ingredients blend seamlessly, offering quick appetizer perfection for gatherings where people crave authentic comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.5 pound (226.8 grams) white American cheese
- 1 (113.4 grams) can green chilis
- 0.25 cup (59 milliliters) milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 0.25 tsp cumin
- 0.25 tsp garlic salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Position a heavy-bottomed saucepan on low heat, creating an ideal environment for cheese melting.
- Cheese Fusion: Combine white American cheese, milk, and butter in the saucepan, gently stirring until a smooth, homogeneous mixture forms.
- Flavor Enhancement: Introduce green chilis, cumin, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper, whisking thoroughly to distribute seasonings and create a vibrant flavor profile.
- Consistency Adjustment: Assess the dip’s texture, carefully adding milk if a more fluid consistency is desired, continuing to stir until perfect.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from heat, allowing the queso to stabilize and intensify its aromatic qualities.
- Serving: Transfer the creamy dip to a serving vessel, presenting a luxurious accompaniment for tortilla chips or as a decadent drizzle over Mexican-inspired dishes.
Notes
- Prevent Scorching: Maintain low heat and constant stirring to ensure a smooth, creamy texture without burning the cheese.
- Customize Consistency: Add milk gradually to adjust thickness, creating the perfect dip viscosity for your preference.
- Balance Flavor Profile: Whisk seasonings thoroughly to distribute cumin, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper evenly throughout the cheese sauce.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the dip at peak temperature and texture for the most luxurious taste experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg